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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
in
South Ari Atoll
,
Maldives
- Seaplane transfer
- Excellent coral for diving and snorkelling
- Beautiful sunset views from Sunset Bar
Leave your BlackBerry behind and switch off your mobile - this place was made for relaxing and you won't want any interruptions while you're here...
The Vilamendhoo experience starts before you even set foot on the island, with a seaplane transfer from the airport. Flying over turquoise waters and pearl-white isles sets the scene for what's to come. And from the sky you can really appreciate just how pretty the island is.
The resort itself has been completely refurbished so everything feels box-fresh. The makeover comes courtesy of the owners of sister island, Meeru, and you can expect the same level of pared-back luxury throughout.
Take the Beach Villas, for starters. They're set in tropical gardens, so you get a real sense of privacy. For that added luxe touch, opt for a Jacuzzi™ Beach Villa. Or, if al fresco living is your thing, stay in one of the brand-new Jacuzzi™ Water Villas over on the sunset side of the island. They're perched on stilts in the lagoon and come with open-air rain showers, outdoor whirlpool baths and steps leading straight into the water.
The open-air theme carries through to the resort's two main restaurants. They're both buffet-style and housed in open-sided cabanas. What's more, this place is 24-hour All Inclusive so everything's taken care of. You'll find more menu options over at the à la carte eateries. Star billing goes to the over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant, which serves up sizzling teppanyaki. Plus, a choice of three bars means you've got plenty of after-dinner options.
As for what else is on offer, you can be as laidback or lively as you like. There's an over-the-water spa and a house reef that offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the Maldives. Plus, you get taster lessons in things like snorkelling and windsurfing - and a sunset cruise - included in your stay.
The resort itself has been completely refurbished so everything feels box-fresh. The makeover comes courtesy of the owners of sister island, Meeru, and you can expect the same level of pared-back luxury throughout.
Take the Beach Villas, for starters. They're set in tropical gardens, so you get a real sense of privacy. For that added luxe touch, opt for a Jacuzzi™ Beach Villa. Or, if al fresco living is your thing, stay in one of the brand-new Jacuzzi™ Water Villas over on the sunset side of the island. They're perched on stilts in the lagoon and come with open-air rain showers, outdoor whirlpool baths and steps leading straight into the water.
The open-air theme carries through to the resort's two main restaurants. They're both buffet-style and housed in open-sided cabanas. What's more, this place is 24-hour All Inclusive so everything's taken care of. You'll find more menu options over at the à la carte eateries. Star billing goes to the over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant, which serves up sizzling teppanyaki. Plus, a choice of three bars means you've got plenty of after-dinner options.
As for what else is on offer, you can be as laidback or lively as you like. There's an over-the-water spa and a house reef that offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the Maldives. Plus, you get taster lessons in things like snorkelling and windsurfing - and a sunset cruise - included in your stay.
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All Inclusive
- 24-hour All Inclusive
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Funama Restaurant for Garden View room and Beach Villa guests and in the Ahima Restaurant for Jacuzzi™ Beach Villa and Jacuzzi™ Water Villa guests
- Afternoon tea 15.00-18.00 in the Bonthi Bar for Garden Room and Beach Villa guests and in the Sunset Bar for Jacuzzi™ Beach Villa and Jacuzzi™ Water Villa guests
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, by the glass
- Minibar restocked with still water, soft drinks and beer
- Activities as listed
- Entertainment as listed
- Other facilities as indicated
- Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra charges - please see the A-Z Guide
Meals
- Island Resort:
- Funama buffet restaurant
- Asian Wok à la carte restaurant
- Christmas and New Year gala dinners
- Couples Resort:
- Ahima buffet restaurant
- Hot Rock à la carte restaurant
- Christmas and New Year gala dinners
Swimming pool
- Island Resort:
- Swimming pool
- Sunbeds
- Beach towels
- Couples Resort:
- Infinity swimming pool
- Sunbeds
- Beach towels
Entertainment
- Island Resort:
- Cultural dance show
- Disco
- Live band
- Bonthi Bar
- Couples Resort:
- Daily entertainment programme including sports tournaments, cocktail making and fruit carving lessons
- Nightly entertainment programme includes movie nights
- Sunset Bar
- Asian Wok bar 10.00-19.30
Activities
- Fitness centre
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Kayaks
- Windsurfing
- 1 sunset cruise
- 1 half hour snorkelling lesson
- 1 half hour windsurfing lesson
- 1 half hour tennis lesson
- Pool table
- Snooker
- Table football
- Darts
- Table tennis
For Families
- Children's wading pool in the Island Resort
Facilities
- The following facilities are not part of your All Inclusive package:
- Wi-Fi
- Duniye Spa
- A la carte restaurants
- Gift shop
- Jewellery shop
- Internet café
- Watersports, scuba diving and diving school
- Snorkelling equipment
- Tennis
- Money exchange
- Laundry service
- Pool table
- Table football
Special Offers
Honeymooners will receive a fruit basket and flowers on bed on arrival.
Important Information
The Couples Resort section of the island is adults-only - customers using facilities in this section must be over 18yrs
Extra Charges
Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide
Other Information
We've plotted your holiday accommodation as accurately as possible. But for some smaller hotels or villas the map may pinpoint the centre of the nearest town rather than the property itself, so make sure you read the location description too.
Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…
- 7-inch seatback TV with up to 10 movies – 5 each way – plus up to 7 TV channels, 10 music channels and 6 games
- Dedicated children’s TV channels
- 3-course meal with refreshments before landing
- 20kg luggage allowance and 10kg for children under 2
- Premium Club includes at least a 36-inch seat pitch, pampering goodies and a fast-track pass to the departure lounge at some airports
Only from Thomson
In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.
24/7 Service in Resort
This is our 24-hour phone service. You can use it to book days out, find out the local bus times and let us know about any problems that crop up. Prefer to speak to someone face to face? You can call us to arrange a personal visit too.
Our rating
4 plus
No. of rooms
181
Room facilities
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Garden-view rooms have a four-poster bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area, minibar restocked daily with bottled water, soft drinks, beer, iced coffee and tea, phone, cable TV, DVD/CD player, internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, bathrobes, nightly turn down service and private porch with furniture. These villas are located in the Island Resort section of the island.
Room Upgrades
We also offer Beach villas, Jacuzzi™ beach villas - minimum age 18 years and Jacuzzi™ water villas - minimum age 18 years.
Beach villas are more spacious and have a partially open-air bathroom that opens out onto a small tropical garden. These villas are located in the Island Resort section of the island.
Jacuzzi™ beach villas are more spacious and have an iPod docking station, partially open-air bathroom with double sinks and rain shower, walled-in outdoor area with a Jacuzzi™ for 2, wooden sundeck, sunbeds and umbrella. These villas are located in the Couples Resort section of the Island - minimum age of 18 years.
Jacuzzi™ water villas are on stilts, located over the water and have a larger bedroom, iPod docking station, tea and coffee/Espresso machine, spacious partially open-air bathroom with double sinks and rain shower, private walled-in outdoor area with a Jacuzzi™ for 2, wooden sundeck with sunbeds and umbrella and a private sundeck with stairs into the sea. These villas are located in the Couples Resort section of the Island - minimum age of 18 years.
Multi Centre Holidays
This hotel can be paired with Meeru Island Resort.Location
Back to top- South Ari Atoll
- 82km from Malé airport
Transfers
25 minutes by seaplane
Your guide to South Ari Atoll, Maldives
“The Maldives. Even the name has become synonymous with paradise – and the South Ari Atoll is no exception.”
Set in the middle of the Indian Ocean, this pearl-like thread of tropical islands is picture-book perfect. We’re talking pure white sand and palm-fringed shorelines. And because the islands are surrounded by turquoise lagoons, the fabulous scenery isn’t just restricted to dry land. Reefs teeming with aquatic eye-candy and exotic corals halo each one. Plus, the waters are bath-warm and as clear as Bombay Sapphire - perfect conditions to take in the underwater theatrics. Of the 12,000 islands in the South Atoll, around one in ten of them are inhabited and less than half of them have any tourist development. Plus, of those that do, there’s usually room for just one hotel. In fact, Malé, the capital, occupies one island and its airport another! Because of this, the resort islands become worlds in themselves. And while some of the larger ones serve up several restaurants, state-of-the-art spas and a fantastic selection of watersports, life here is still all about stripped down simplicity. Bright blue skies, year round sunshine and natural good looks are the three main ingredients. On the entertainment front, things are pretty low-key, but that’s all part of the charm. You’ll find the closest thing to a sightseeing trip is a leisurely ride in a dhoni to find the perfect picnic spot. The after-dark scene, meanwhile, is pretty hotel-centric. Think laidback live music, cabaret shows and open-air beach bars.
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Reviews
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Thomson Web Reviews
Based on 14 reviews
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Written on 01/01/2011, Anonymous said...
this was our first visit to the maldives and we went with an open mind after reading some negative reviews regarding the refurb. it was the most relaxing and refreshing holiday. you could do as much or as little as you liked. crab racing was fun (i... more on this review
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Back to topLeave your BlackBerry behind and switch off your mobile - this place was made for relaxing and you won't want any interruptions while you're here...
The Vilamendhoo experience starts before you even set foot on the island, with a seaplane transfer from the airport. Flying over turquoise waters and pearl-white isles sets the scene for what's to come. And from the sky you can really appreciate just how pretty the island is.
The resort itself has been completely refurbished so everything feels box-fresh. The makeover comes courtesy of the owners of sister island, Meeru, and you can expect the same level of pared-back luxury throughout.
Take the Beach Villas, for starters. They're set in tropical gardens, so you get a real sense of privacy. For that added luxe touch, opt for a Jacuzzi™ Beach Villa. Or, if al fresco living is your thing, stay in one of the brand-new Jacuzzi™ Water Villas over on the sunset side of the island. They're perched on stilts in the lagoon and come with open-air rain showers, outdoor whirlpool baths and steps leading straight into the water.
The open-air theme carries through to the resort's two main restaurants. They're both buffet-style and housed in open-sided cabanas. What's more, this place is 24-hour All Inclusive so everything's taken care of. You'll find more menu options over at the à la carte eateries. Star billing goes to the over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant, which serves up sizzling teppanyaki. Plus, a choice of three bars means you've got plenty of after-dinner options.
As for what else is on offer, you can be as laidback or lively as you like. There's an over-the-water spa and a house reef that offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the Maldives. Plus, you get taster lessons in things like snorkelling and windsurfing - and a sunset cruise - included in your stay.
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